{"id":5792,"date":"2025-09-01T23:03:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T23:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=5792"},"modified":"2025-09-01T23:03:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T23:03:29","slug":"pineapple-ginger-pork-chops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/01\/pineapple-ginger-pork-chops\/","title":{"rendered":"Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Sweet, savory, and sizzling with tropical flair\u2014your weeknight dinner just got a major upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While the marinade brings bold flavor to the table, proper prep is what turns good pork chops into great ones. A few simple techniques make all the difference:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Brining ensures juicy, well-seasoned meat\u2014even a quick 30-minute soak works wonders.<\/p>\n<p>Searing first creates a golden crust and locks in flavor before finishing in the oven.<\/p>\n<p>Cooking to 145\u00b0F guarantees tender, safe-to-eat pork.<\/p>\n<p>Resting before slicing keeps those delicious juices right where they belong.<\/p>\n<p>With minimal hands-on time, these Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops deliver a hearty, protein-packed meal that\u2019s both family-friendly and dinner-party worthy. The sweet-savory balance is irresistible\u2014even picky eaters will be asking for seconds. And the marinade? Keep it on hand\u2014it\u2019s a tropical game-changer for pork, chicken, or shrimp.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddc2 Ingredients<\/p>\n<p>Category Ingredient Amount<\/p>\n<p>Pork Chops Bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick) 4<\/p>\n<p>Olive oil 1 tablespoon<\/p>\n<p>Unsalted butter 2 tablespoons (cut into 4 pieces)<\/p>\n<p>Brine (Optional) Kosher salt \u00bc cup<\/p>\n<p>Warm water 4 cups<\/p>\n<p>Apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons<\/p>\n<p>Brown sugar 2 tablespoons<\/p>\n<p>Ice 1 cup<\/p>\n<p>Marinade Freshly grated ginger 4 teaspoons<\/p>\n<p>Garlic powder 2 teaspoons<\/p>\n<p>Honey 1\u00bd tablespoons<\/p>\n<p>Room temperature butter 2 tablespoons<\/p>\n<p>Coconut aminos 3 tablespoons<\/p>\n<p>Reserved pineapple juice 2 tablespoons<\/p>\n<p>Sea salt \u00bc teaspoon<\/p>\n<p>For Serving Pineapple rings (fresh or canned) 4<\/p>\n<p>Fresh cilantro, chopped As desired<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<p>Brine the Chops (Optional)<\/p>\n<p>Whisk salt into warm water until dissolved. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar, and ice. Add pork chops and brine for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.<\/p>\n<p>Make the Marinade<\/p>\n<p>In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Reserve 2 tablespoons for finishing.<\/p>\n<p>Marinate the Pork<\/p>\n<p>Rub pork chops with marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Sear the Chops<\/p>\n<p>Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chops for 3 minutes per side until browned. Top each with \u00bd tablespoon butter.<\/p>\n<p>Finish in the Oven<\/p>\n<p>Transfer skillet to a 400\u00b0F oven and bake for 5\u201310 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<p>Rest &amp; Serve<\/p>\n<p>Let chops rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with reserved marinade.<\/p>\n<p>Grill the Pineapple<\/p>\n<p>Grill pineapple rings for 4 minutes per side until caramelized. Serve alongside pork chops and garnish with fresh cilantro.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Serving Suggestions<\/p>\n<p>Pair these chops with roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, or a vibrant veggie stir-fry. A fresh pineapple salsa would also be a perfect match. However you plate them, these chops are guaranteed to satisfy your craving for something savory with a tropical twist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sweet, savory, and sizzling with tropical flair\u2014your weeknight dinner just got a major upgrade. &nbsp; While the marinade brings bold&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5793,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Pineapple Ginger Pork Chops - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Sweet, savory, and sizzling with tropical flair\u2014your weeknight dinner just got a major upgrade. &nbsp; While the marinade brings bold flavor to the table, prope"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5792","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5792"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5792\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5794,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5792\/revisions\/5794"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}